(152) stories found containing 'Drought'
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Borrego Springs - El Niño
Southern California had one good week of rainfall before the promised El Niño appeared to disappear off the radar. Meteorologist for the National Weather Service, Robbie Munroe says, “We could have certainly had more rainfall to date, but the fact we haven’t had big rain stor... — Updated 1/19/2016
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Borrego Springs - WATER! Part II
In the Nov. 19 issue of the hard copy, we took a look at some of the findings of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Report on the Borrego Valley groundwater situation. In short, there is currently a huge yearly imbalance between... — Updated 1/15/2016
Borrego Springs - Film Festival, Block A Reviews
"Thirst" - Directed by Roman S. Koenig: 7-Minute Narrative Short A cautionary tale of how people might react to a serious, long-lasting and widespread drought. That one could or should be jailed for refusing water to a stranger will be debated amongst the film-goers, for sure.... — Updated 1/15/2016
Tough Time for California's Drought
Despite the Sierra Nevada having an above-average snowpack for this time of year, water managers have said that it is still not enough to make a dent in California's drought. Recent storms boosted the snowpack's statewide water content to 112 percent of normal for late December,... — Updated 12/25/2015
The Future Looks Dry
Even with a 95 percent probability of a strong El Niño, the state will prepare for a record fifth year of drought. Worrying news and one which means continued water conservation should be at the top of everyone’s minds. Despite record high temperatures in October, which co... — Updated 12/2/2015
Officials Gather for El Niño
Weather experts are forecasting a wetter-than-average winter in southern California, with the 2015 EI Niño, shaping up to be one of the most powerful weather events ever recorded. Officials from National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration discussed what El Niño is, what to e... — Updated 11/26/2015
Drought Certification for Landscapers
Jessyca Frederick, cofounder of The Water Wise Now, approached the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) board members, to discuss drought certification for landscapers. CVWD President John Powell and fellow board members have been receptive to the idea. According to Fredericks,... — Updated 11/17/2015
Coachella Valley Water Fines
In response to the $61,000 fine set by the California State Water Board against Coachella Valley Water District. To increase conservation efforts, increased drought penalties will come in to effect with December’s water bills. Fines will be levied on customers who fail to r... — Updated 11/11/2015
El Nino - Free Sandbags
Weather forecasters are predicting the chances of showers and El Niño season is just around the corner, which could mean a lot more rainfall than has been seen in a long time. The County of San Diego is offering free sand and bags... — Updated 11/9/2015
Scouting Mission for Water from Sea of Cortez
Interview with Kerry F. Morrison, Executive Director and Giovanni Arechavaleta, Campaign Director/Biologist of EcoMedia Compass. Web Site: www.ecomediacompass.org or saveoursea.info A scouting expedition will be done in three... — Updated 10/22/2015
Australia Has Answers for California's Drought
Eleven California lawmakers, environmental, labor and business leaders have traveled to Australia to get insight on how the country endured its 12-year drought that began in 1997 and lasted until 2009. The trip was organized and paid for by the California Foundation on the... — Updated 10/22/2015
El Niño Friend Or Foe?
According to the National Weather Service, the chances are increasing that this year’s El Niño will be one of the strongest since record-keeping began in 1950. Bill Patzert, a climatologist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory predicts this El Niño is “too big to fail.” He furthe... — Updated 10/13/2015
Restaurants Move to Disposable Flatware
California’s drought has now pushed a city to force restaurants to use disposable flatware. The City of Fort Bragg, in Northern California, ordered its residents to cut back on water usage by 30 percent. With this measure, restaurants and hotels would use disposable flatware a... — Updated 10/7/2015
Prohibiting Water Conveyance For Bottled Water
Nestle Water is set to become an election issue as the company continues bottling and selling water amidst the drought. The Local Water Alliance has filed a ballot measure petition to prohibit commercial bottled water production in Hood River County, Oregon. The measure would... — Updated 9/28/2015
Water Alliance Group Seeks Ban On Water Bottling
A group called the ‘Local Water Alliance’ from Hood River, Oregon has filed for a ballot measure to ban bottled water operations in their county. According to Alliance spokeswoman, Aurora del Val, Nestle hasn’t ensured a single job and trucking out millions of gallons of water... — Updated 9/24/2015
Surplus Water to Help California's Drought
A new water deal would bring 150,000 acre-feet of surplus water to an arid Southern California. The Metropolitan Water District, an LA-based water agency which supplies public utilities to Southern California, received the OK from the Southern Nevada Water Authority for the water... — Updated 9/24/2015
Got Pistachios?
Pistachio lovers might have to search further down their pockets to pay for the nut because this year appears to one of the worst pistachio harvests ever in California. In the Central Valley, where 98 percent of the state's... — Updated 9/22/2015
Fires Destroy Homes, One Dead in Northern California
There are currently 12 active fires across California. The northern state fires have already destroyed 720 houses and thousands more structures are threatened. Valley Fire in Lake, Napa and Solano Counties has destroyed 585 houses... — Updated 9/18/2015
Uncertain How El Nino Will Affect The Drought
The National Weather Service released its monthly update today as meteorologists projected this year's El Niño as one of the biggest on record. Still, we are told, it probably won't matter how much water it brings because... — Updated 9/18/2015
Destructive Beetle
Who would have thought that a small insect like the Bark Beetle could be such a deadly creature? This insect is now increasing the chances of wildfires in California. Trees become weaker and brittle given California’s current drought situation and an alarming increase in t... — Updated 9/11/2015
Californians Living Without Water
Several communities in California are currently living without running water. In the Central Valley, in Tulare County, there are approximately 5,433 people who don't have running water for essential duties, like showering or... — Updated 9/5/2015
Receive Money by Saving Water
REPLACE YOUR TOILET AND RECEIVE UP TO $100 The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has a rebate program that provides rebates for replacing toilets at California single-family residences to support the State’s drought response. The $6 million program budget is expected to s... — Updated 9/3/2015
Drought Affecting Farmers, Residents and Economy
Adding to California's list of problems, the state's 4-year drought is now costing $2.7 billion. Water scarcity has had a big impact in agricultural production, losing $900 million. It has also had a negative impact on employment,... — Updated 9/2/2015
Anza-Borrego Park: Controlled Burn
East County residents and a fire official have voiced their concerns over a prescribed burn which is scheduled to be conducted by the California State Parks service in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. “My opinion, not wise.” says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna at the Verdugo Fire Aca... — Updated 8/24/2015
The Land Is Sinking
NASA scientists have supplied the facts from images taken over a period of time from airplanes and satellites to conclude that large swathes of the Central Valley in California are sinking more rapidly than ever. California’s four-year drought has drastically increased the a... — Updated 8/20/2015
